in tears
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: having tears come out of one's eyes
We were laughing so hard that we were in tears.
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Both pitchers played important roles in the country’s World Baseball Classic championship, a victory that left players in tears and gave their friends back home so much to be proud of.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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“In tears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20tears. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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